Page 5: Historical Events In 1974

Mar 08   In the year 1974 christian van Geel, Dutch poet/sculptor (Spinroc), dies at 56   

Mar 09   Earl W Sutherland Jr, US pharmacologist (Nobel 1971), dies at 58 on this day in history.   

Mar 09   Last Japanese soldier, a guerrilla operating in Philippines, surrenders, 29 years after World War II ended on this day in history.   

Mar 10   Christian Democrats win Belgium parliamentary election on this day in history.   

Mar 10   On this day in history june Harrison, actress (Land of the Lawless), dies at 48   

Mar 10   In the year 1974 lawrence Rowe completes 302 vs England Bridgetown, 36 fours 1 six   

Mar 11   Mount Etna in Sicily erupts in the year 1974.   

Mar 11   Rhino Store gives people 5¢ to take home Danny Bonaduce's Album on this day in history.   

Mar 12   Billy Fox, Protestant Dublin MP, assassinated in the year 1974.   

Mar 12   In the year 1974 bundy victim Donna Manson disappears, Evergreen SC, Olympia WA   

Mar 13   Charles de Gaulle Airport opens near Paris France on this day in history.   

Mar 13   In the year 1974 glenn Turner scores twin tons for New Zealand's first win against Australia   

Mar 13   In the year 1974 howard St John, actor (Investigator, Dr Lewis-Hank), dies at 68   

Mar 14   Quebec to make French the official language of the province on this day in history.   

Mar 15   On this day in history brazilian President Garastazu Médici resigns   

Mar 16   On this day in history the first performance at new Grand Ole Opry House at Opryland in Nashville   

Mar 17   A CP Rail freight train hits a rock slide and derails at Spences Bridge, BC killing two crew members. This lead to the eventual installation of ditch lights on Canadian trains on this day in history.   

Mar 17   On this day in history carroll Nye, actress (Lawless Woman), dies at 72   

Mar 18   In the year 1974 david C Imboden, actor (King of Kings), dies at 87   

Mar 18   Most Arab oil producing nations end embargo against US in the year 1974.   

Mar 19   On this day in history anne Klien, fashion designer, dies at 51   

Mar 19   Jefferson Starship begins their first tour on this day in history.   

Mar 19   Quebec brings in free dental care for all children under eight in the province on this day in history.   

Mar 20   Chet Huntley, newscaster (NBC Huntley-Brinkley Report), dies at 62 on this day in history.   

Mar 20   Hydro Quebec workers on James Bay project riot; destroy millions of dollars of equipment; project closes down in the year 1974.   

Mar 21   Attempt made to kidnap Princess Anne in London's Pall Mall on this day in history.   

Mar 21   On this day in history candy Darling, [James Slattery], female impersonator, dies   

Mar 22   Peter Revson, US race car driver (Indianapolis 500), dies at 35 on this day in history.   

Mar 24   36th NCAA Mens Basketball Championship: NC State beats Marquette 76-64 on this day in history.   

Mar 24   Doris Deane, dies at 74 in the year 1974.   

Mar 24   Uganda crushes coup attempt against President Idi Amin following machine-gun and mortar battle with rebels in the year 1974.   

Mar 25   Barbra Streisand records the album "Butterfly" on this day in history.   

Mar 25   On this day in history otto Waldis, actor (Unknown World, Whip Hand), dies at 72   

Mar 26   George Foreman TKOs Ken Norton in 2 for heavyweight boxing title in the year 1974.   

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of juha Lind, NHL forward (Team Finland Oly-Bronze-1998, Dallas)   

Jan 16   Kate Moss, Addiscomb Surrey England, model (Calvin Klein) was born in the year 1974.   

Jan 18   Devon Odessa, actor (Sharon-My So Called Life, Girl of Limberlost) was born in the year 1974.   

Jan 18   Shane Burton, defensive tackle (Miami Dolphins) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 18   Michael Tunn, Australian television and radio was born in the year 1974.   

Jan 18   On this day in history birth of christian Burns, English musician (BBMak)   

Jan 18   Maulik Pancholy, American actor was born on this day in history.   

Jan 18   Princess Claire of Belgium was born in the year 1974.   

Jan 02   In the year 1974 tex Ritter, country singer (5 Star Jubilee), dies at 67   

Jan 03   On this day in history gino Cervi, actor (Becket, Don Camillo), dies at 72   

Jan 04   In the year 1974 karel Janacek, composer, dies at 70   

Jan 05   Roy Bargy, orch leader (Jimmy Durante Show), dies at 79 in the year 1974.   

Jan 06   On this day in history david Alfaro Siqueiros, Mexican sculptor/muralist, dies at 77   

Jan 13   Raoul Jobin, Canadian tenor (b. 1906) died on this day in history.   

Jan 14   In the year 1974 josef Smrkovsky, Czechoslovakia parliament chairman, dies at 62   

Jan 15   In the year 1974 karel Salmon, composer, dies at 76